MASSAGE TEAM

Jacob Tucker - Massage Therapist, Team Leader

When I initially started college, I wanted to be a physical therapist. As I studied though, I realized that the aspect of PT that intrigued me the most was the massage. I attended East West College in Portland Oregon, and loved every second of it. Wanting to focus my skills on the therapeutic aspects of massage that attracted me, I have since worked at a hospital and a physical therapy clinic, providing relief to hundreds of patients that normally would not receive massage therapy. I am now excited to bring those same therapeutic goals and skills that I have acquired working in those locations into the relaxing environment that Lefore’s Spa has to offer.





Lis Kubo - Massage Therapist

As a massage therapist Lis hopes to touch not only peoples sore muscles, but their lives as well. Lis hopes to make sure every client receives exactly what they need and wants her guest to feel free to voice if they are expecting anything different from what she is already providing. Her goal is to bring a positive and nurturing attitude to every person she comes into contact with, create an opportunity for understanding their needs, and to meet their needs by achieving the highest level of relaxation and comfort possible. God has blessed her with amazing opportunities and she prays that she continues to serve others to the best of her ability, sharing His love and blessings.

Janey Duskin-Gilmore - Massage Therapist

Janey attended the Bluestone Academy of Massage in 2007, and currently works part time at LeFore's while she is attending WWCC to acheive her nursing degree. Janey also has a young family that keeps her busy in her free time.







Kate Colvin - Massage Therapist

Kate Went to Tri City School of Massage and graduated in April 2011. She have always enjoyed giving back massages to family and friends and decided that she enjoyed it so much that she should learn the art of massage therapy as a profession. It is a very rewarding job to know that you are helping someone feel better.

When Kate is not working at LeFore’s she is also a member of the local roller derby team, The Walla Walla Sweets Roller Girls. Kate also enjoy art, music, and spending time with family and friends.

LeFore's Women's Center

We are excited to announce our Non Profit Women's Center to aid women who need help with counseling services, in domestic violence situations, cancer outreach program, and more to follow as we develop more resources, and find the needs of the women in our community.

Counseling Therapy Services now offered. Are you someone who has suffered with self-esteem issues, domestic violence/assault, life altering illness or other traumatic emotional difficulty? Counseling can help.

Our counselor is Diane Ashley (Masters Professional Counseling IP) Practices theoretic counseling orientation that is an eclectic Model based on Christian faith. Her Credentials include: *Masters of Professional Counseling- IP Liberty University. * Domestic Violence /Sexual Assault core training 2011 YWCA Walla Walla* Dialectic Behavior Therapy; Enright's Forgiveness Model *Ordained Minister Freedom Church of America * 15+ years experience in counseling and ministry*

Massage Recommendation

Another great comment from: Trish Puchalski
I had my first massage with Lis last week. It was LITERALLY the best massage I've ever had in my whole life. I felt like a dizzy marshmallow when she was done with me. I'll definitely be booking with her again!

8th Annual Holiday Client Appreciation Day!

The Entire LeFore's Spa Team wishes to Thank each and every one of our guest, we appreciate your support so very much! Thank you to all of you who made it in to celebrate with us today, and to the ones that couldn't make it, we hope you can be with us next time!

Looking for a Change...

A salon guest came in wanting a change, she wanted a new style that was fresh and sassy! She was nervous at first, a short updated pixie cut and ombre color meant a big change. Here is her look before:






The "After" Results are stunning! LeFore's stylist Hannah used a graduated color technique called Ombre which means darker at the roots, and gradually getting lighter to the end of the hair shaft. She used warm golden tones to compliment her guest skin tones. She achieved this freehand, without the use of foils! Beautiful Job Hannah!

The Final Results:








Our guest Carie left this post on our facebook:
Hannah did the most AWESOME job on my hair yesterday!!!! Cant wait to see the before and after pictures that are put up on the website. Hannah is amazing! :)

Halloween

The Staff had a great time dressing up for Halloween, with the roaring 20's as the theme!

The Marcus Whitman Hotel

Kyle Mussman, Owner of the premier destination Marcus Whitman hotel left a wonderful review on our facebook ~ " WOW - I finally made it into your new facility today and it is AMAZING! So happy for you all in your new space and Jacob gave me an excellent massage today!"

Thank you Kyle and Brenda, we love having you as our guest!




If you are contemplating a visit to the Walla Walla Area we at LeFore's Spa would equally recommend a stay at the Marcus Whitman. They provide excellent customer service and you will experience the remarkable combination of history and luxury in beautiful downtown Walla Walla. From innovative food and wine pairings to state-of-the-art meeting facilities, this grand hotel offers the perfect place to enjoy a romantic wine country getaway, establish a base for exploring the Walla Walla Valley or bring your group of any size for an exceptional and personalized conference experience.

http://www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com/

Fall Hair Color: Before and After

Before: Our model has a warm auburn tone, which was a perfect summer trend for her outgoing lifestyle, Lots of time in the sunshine showed off her color tone and made her eyes pop!



With summer coming to an end, LeFore's stylist Jerelle wanted to create a dramatic effect for our model, by deepening and cooling the base color and adding a punch of a cool violet red panels, she is a trendsetter with this fall/winter style!







RICH BRUNETTES This season's browns differentiate themselves with a spectrum of unexpected undertones — Robinson loves light browns with a complexion-flattering caramel reddish tone, while Ott favors cedar browns with hints of light-catching violet.

PLATINUM When it comes to visual impact, platinum is a winner. And that Jean Harlow-esque champagne has been updated for today. "Think Nordic blonde like Michelle Williams," says Victoria Hunter of Whittemore House Salon. "Blonde and bright, but really clean."

OMBRé Popular within every color family, ombré (which means "shadow" in French) is an effect where one color at the roots gradually transitions to another shade at the ends. Negin Zand of Sally Hershberger's L.A. salon reveals how to make it modern: "Add fine highlights at the root, then keep it thicker toward the bottom."

source: Marie Claire

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

We are all so Proud to be a member of this team! Today our owner, Sharon LeFore cut the ribbon "officially" opening her new business location to the Walla Walla Community. It was a great time and we appreciate all of you who have shown such a large support to us. May God bless you all!

Marilyn Forever Blonde

Most of the LeFore's Spa team went to the Marilyn Forever Blonde show at the Powerhouse Theater. Everyone had a great time! Thanks to our wonderful leader Sharon for creating a great time to bond with each other. It was something fun and different to experience!!

Benefits of Infrared Sauna

Health Benefits of Infrared Saunas are said to include

Better Circulation and Increased Energy

The sauna emits FIR energy that is absorbed by human cells, causing a physical phenomenon called "resonance". Thus the cellular activities are instantly invigorated, resulting in a better blood circulation and an overall improved metabolism.

Weight Loss

FIR Sauna heat therapy can aid in weight loss by speeding up the metabolic process of vital organs and endocrine glands resulting in substantial caloric loss in a sauna heat session.

Cardiovascular Health

The FIR Sauna increases heart rate and blood circulation, crucial to maintaining one's health. The heart rate increases as more blood flow is diverted from the inner organs towards the extremities of the skin, without heightening blood pressure.

Speed Recovery from Injuries

For injuries, FIR generated heat stimulates vasodilatation of peripheral blood vessels, bringing oxygen to joints and extremities, speeding the healing of sprains and strains, thus relieving pain and reducing the time it takes the human body to recover from an injury.

Detoxification

The quicker metabolic rate causes extra toxic waste products to be purged from the body through the skin, during perspiration. The skin is often referred to as the 3rd kidney, because it is believed to be responsible for eliminating 30% of the body's waste.

Stress Reduction & Relaxation FIR Sauna heat treatment before a massage also helps prepare a client by creating an overall relaxing effect. It loosens the muscle tissue so the therapist can do a more thorough and effective massage.

Skin Beautification For that sought after healthy glow, FIR Sauna heat therapy allows increased blood circulation to carry great amounts of nutrients to the skin, thus promoting healthy tone and texture. A FIR Sauna heat bath also provides a mild cleansing of the skin.

Improved Immune System

By creating an "Artificial Fever", FIR heat has a positive effect on the immune system. Often misunderstood, fever is a natural healing response of the body. The function of the immune system is increased naturally during a fever, while virus and bacterial growth is slowed, weakening its hold. This helps the body ward off invading organisms. A FIR heat treatment in the early stages of a cold or flu has been known to stop the disease before the symptoms occur

Online appointments

Make your own appointments online via:

http://www.schedulicity.com/Scheduling/BusinessInfo.aspx?business=LS4D4C

We want to make a difference in your life. From the moment you enter LeFore's Spa, it is our goal to go above and beyond your expectations every time. Our nurturing and caring staff is passionate and dedicated to bringing you the best services available.

Another Massage and Facial room.

Massage room #2 Hot stone massage available in here!




Facial room.... for relaxation or treatment focus.

Sharon's work...

Sharon in her new room, hard at work doing MCA on a client. This is about the 8th treatment the client has had. She had SEVERE acne scaring, and has noticed such a remarkable improvement in her skin texture and scars that she has felt confident enough to allow family to see her without make-up for the first time since she was a teenager. What a boost of confidence this new technique has given her!

Euro Shaper & ROM machine

The ROM machine is a cross trainer that promises to deliver a workout in just 4 minutes a day. ROM stands for Range of Motion. The ROM machine resembles a hybrid of an exercise bicycle, a rowing machine and a stair-climbing machine


The Euro Body Shaper Professional Plus Series is the hottest and latest technology in fitness. It is proving to be one of the most beneficial pieces of fitness equipment that gives you many positive results. The Euro Body Shaper Professional Series gives your body powerful stimulation call it the perfect "all in one" machine. The Euro Body Shaper Professional Plus Series is a massager/vibrator.

It provides relaxation to your whole body, this Euro Body Shaper Professional Plus Series does not only provide ultimate relaxation but also generates vibration in the plate base that goes directly through your whole body.

Hallway Photo's

Sharon LeFore - Owner & Expert on MCA

Before MCA treatment.

1 Month After MCA treatment.


Sharon completed extensive training in the field of Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation or MCA as it is known in the business. Can you help me with my Scar? This is the question that drove Sharon to seek help for her clients. Finding out that there is only a handful of practitioners that currently offer MCA further fueled her desire to solve this problem for her clients. It’s important to realize that no scar can be removed completely, and here are several ways to make scars less obvious and improve their appearance. Multitrepannic Collagen Actuation or Dry Needling refers to a procedure where the effect of the healing process results in a visible change or scar remodeling. Plastic Surgeons Dr. Camirand and Dr. Des Fernandes have written articles on Dry Needling using the method since the late 1980’s to soften and stretch scars following face lifts with noted improvement in the scar and its color. The result in most cases is a smooth flat scar that is less noticeable and the return of pigment (color) to some of the lighter scars. MCA is an entirely natural way of getting the body’s own cells to regenerate and get rid of wrinkles. MCA is a practically-painless, completely risk-free alternative to injecting muscle relaxants such as Botox. Although MCA uses a very fine needle, nothing is injected and the treatment causes a micro-trauma to the skin, in order to force it into a state of self repair. Our bodies are equipped with a DNA system and, when injured, the body sends out the correct signals and tools which enable it to repair itself and heal. Some patients notice the benefit after just one treatment; others may require up to three treatments, one month apart. As you puncture the skin, you create a wound which heals in three phases inflammation, proliferation and tissue remodeling. When the needle enters the skin, it starts the inflammation phase. Fibroblasts cells that give rise to connective tissue, move into the affected area and start to produce collagen and elastin to help the healing process. Although the procedure does damage the skin and cause minor bleeding, the skin is essentially regenerating itself. Following a treatment, the patient is left with a fine red scratch mark, which forms a scab and heals within 5-7 days. Away from the face, MCA is also excellent for treating stretch marks or other body scars it can also be used to help soften scars caused by less than perfect face lift surgery. One great advantage of MCA over other similar treatments is that is does not cause any permanent damage to the skin and the healing phase. Call for consultantion appointment.

Reviews.....

Reviews... Facebook is deleting the review and discussion pages as of Oct 31st, we cherish the info left by our clients, so we have chosen to copy and paste past reviews in this blog.

Bethany Lewis Shaw*****
" " Awesome! Nice, easy to book and the staff is flexible. I LOVE my hair every time I leave the place and I'm able to work with the cut myself in between cuts. Perfect!

Ronda Maggs Garner*****
" "
My husband just got home from his "Father's Day Contest" massage you so graciously gifted him for the story I posted. He needed this so much this week more than any other. He had a rough week and even this morning and early afternoon, he was SO worn out and exhausted that he was dragging out of the house to go to his appointment. I almost didn't recognize him when he walked in the door. He LOVED his massage!!!! He's been playing with the little 3 year old I babysit since he got home. He was so impressed with Jacob and his professionalism that he bought a package deal to get 2 more!!! I was shocked he spent the money but, you know what??? I am so pleased with the relaxed, happy man that came home that I do NOT mind!!! :-D Thank you to everyone at LeFores for making Kent feel like he "died and went to Heaven". Those were his exact words


Terri Silvernail Cantrell*****
" " I LOVE the flexibility of your staff and you guys go out of your way to provide the services we desire. See you Wednesday!
Terri Silvernail Cantrell I definitely had 5 star treatment today~

Kati Bennett Funderburk
" " I went there with my mom and we had a great time. The manicure/pedicure was amazing. I am looking forward to going back!


Karen Shelton*****
" " I was just in today and I always walk away feeling great! The staff is A-MAZING!!! They are both friendly and knowledgeable. I also love their Spa dollars! I highly recommend them!


Mariah Clifton*****
" " An amazing and super friendly staff who know what they're doing and how to make your day brighter. You'll leave with a smile on your face and feeling like you've just made a new friend.


LaCheal Buff *****
" Great work, honest & amazing integrity, now THAT'S a spa I care to promote, like and share =D

Sept. 29th B2B Event

A link to see some of tonight's highlights...

http://animoto.com/play/HI1ZNTeBgL0ToWGyrzSFVA

B2B

In conjunction with the Walla Walla Chamber of Commerce We are hosting their new Business 2 Business Venue!

A Wine pouring with Grantwood winery will also be happening.
Grantwood is a new boutique winery in the Walla Walla Valley. Joe Grant and Doris Wood have been making wine for the past nine years. Their wine is made from Walla Walla Appalachian grapes. Grantwood makes small batches of wine, about 150-200 cases per year. The owners Joe and Doris are producing some world-class wines at a nice price.




From The Chamber Website:

Join us for our brand new event, B2B: Business to Business, the last Thursday of the month at 5:30pm.

Open to Chamber members and non-Chamber members. It's a great chance to meet local professionals
and create business contacts in a casual atmosphere.

Come and see what the Chamber can do for you!

Bring a non-member for a chance to win great door prizes!